Education Floater
We are a private day and boarding school located in northern Westchester County, New York, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine...
If you’re passionate about working with and mentoring students on the Autism Spectrum --- Come join our team!
What are we looking for?
The Education “Floater” is a year-round, non-live-in position. In collaboration with the Education Operations Manager, the “Floater” provides coverage for DSPs on short-term leave and support for groups of students in classes. The “Floater” will also take part in new staff orientation with DSPs. As part of the school team the “Floater” will work closely with colleagues to create and motivate an inclusive community of learners and foster skill development to meet the diverse needs of our student population. Having access to confidential information regarding Shrub Oak and its students, discretion and independent judgement is required. The “Floater” also actively assists with other programs, events, and services administered through Campus Life or Education, and have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of responsibilities.
Essential Functions – Primary duties of the position
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide coverage for DSPs when needed
Push into classes to provide support when not in coverage
Models' effective crisis management for staff
Supports student progress toward independence
Monitors and assists students during educational and recreational activities
Monitors and assists students in meeting ITEP goals and objectives
Completes appropriate amount of work in an efficient manner; seeks out additional assignments as time permits
Maintains confidentiality of student information
Participates in professional development meetings as needed and required
Participates in crisis intervention as needed and appropriate, and proactively works with students in crisis to de-escalate situation as needed
Attends to and reports all emergencies and/or other situations requiring immediate attention in a timely manner to the appropriate staff member(s) in accordance with Shrub Oak policies/procedures
Works effectively in a team environment
Attends staff meetings as directed and/or scheduled
Ensures safety procedures are followed
Participate in new staff orientation (DSPs)
Prioritize work assignments appropriately
Performs other duties as assigned
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Required Skills
Passionate about working with and mentoring students (adolescents and young adults)
Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form
Accepts feedback for continuous improvement
Reports promptly to work, utilizes time wisely and maintains an acceptable attendance pattern
Demonstrates working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to work well within a team, as well as collaborate with colleagues, and others across
Education and Experience
Experience working with special needs populations as a DSP or related position
Experience working with adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum as well as students with other complex disabilities including students with challenging behaviors
5-year minimum experience of relevant professional experience required, including experience working in a school, particularly a residential school
Experience in community-based programs
Certified in TCIS
Experience working in a transdisciplinary program
Supervisory Responsibility – None
Budget responsibility – N/A
What is the nature and scope of independent decisions made in this position?
He/she must be able to make reasonable assessments and decision, to handle the day-to-day aspects of the role; he/she will be required to make valued, informed assessments and recommendations, and consult for guidance as appropriate
Work Environment
The work is performed in a residential, campus school environment.
Physical Demands
Physical demands are in excess of sitting and require walking or standing to a significant degree. The Educational Floater is required to move throughout the campus on a routine basis and executive program operations. The ability to navigate stairs, mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement, bending and squatting, lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds, and the ability to rearrange furniture for events is occasionally required. Ability to move quickly and freely around the campus, and on a moment’s notice, to ensure the safety of our students in unexpected or challenging situations.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a 12-month position. Full-time staff work a traditional 40-hour work week on the DSP schedule, with expected participation in extracurricular activities.
Salary range: $30/hr
Travel – N/A
Other unique responsibilities or conditions not previously listed i.e. bilingual, driver’s license, etc.
Valid driver’s license preferred
EEO Statement
Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require reasonable accommodation.
Shrub Oak International School maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action disciplinary action including termination.